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Out of an abundance of caution, and as part of a careful reopening, the Virginia Holocaust Museum will require masks for entry to the museum. We are also asking guests to sign a mandatory waiver and register to enter the museum, which can be done here.
As a safety precaution, we will limit the number of guests in the museum at one time. And, once in the museum, please practice safe social distancing. Signs and floormats have been placed throughout the museum to remind our guests of spacing.
Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am–5pm
Closed Easter, First Day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve and New Years Day.
The VHM closes at 1PM the day before Thanksgiving.

Admission

The Virginia Holocaust Museum is always free and open to the public. At this time we are asking guests to register online prior to entering the museum.

Parking

Free parking is provided for museum guests in our lot on Cary Street
Buses may park in the overflow parking on Dock Street.

Location

2000 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223

Visiting Guidelines

Out of an abundance of caution, and as part of a careful reopening, the Virginia Holocaust Museum will require masks for entry to the museum. We are also asking guests to sign a mandatory waiver and register to enter the museum, which can be done online. As a safety precaution, we will limit the number of guests in the museum at one time. And, once in the museum, please practice safe social distancing. Signs and floormats have been placed throughout the museum to remind our guests of spacing.

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Upcoming Events

VIOLINS OF HOPE

August 4 — October 24

Violins of Hope is a collection of violins that survived the Holocaust. Violins from the collection will be on exhibit at three locations in Richmond; they will be played in concert; and their stories will be shared in lectures and various educational programs.

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Upcoming Educator & Student Opportunities

EDUCATORS

Violins of Hope: Music, Memory, and Resistance during the Holocaust

Wednesday, September 22 | 4:00pm–5:30pm

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STUDENTS

White Rose Student Research Contest

Deadline: November 30, 2021

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Ways to Support

Due to your generous support the Virginia Holocaust Museum is able to remain free and open to the public.

Membership

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Members of the Museum enjoy a variety of benefits. Learn more about the different levels offered.

Donate

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Donations ensures our ability to continue our mission as we enter our second decade and beyond.

 

Volunteer

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Find out how to become a docent or volunteer at the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

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